We have a winner(s)

As promised I have a winner for the $10 gift card for Michael's and I also have a second place winner too! For those that stopped over at Lu's blog, thank you very much, from both of us. Many of you know that I have my pups, Kiki and Shadow, pick my winners but I'm thinking I may have to stop doing that. They have turned into the biggest diva's. I get them to pick a winner by jotting down on paper the names of those who participate. I then attach the paper to a dog treat, put them in a bowl and have each dog get a treat out. Easy right? Well, now they won't do it unless I give them a treat first. Then today I almost lost a finger when I tried to pull the paper out of Shadows mouth and my Kiki girl refused to let go! So I will have to come up with another way. Maybe I can train my parakeet Freddy Mercury.

On to the winners! I'm going to start with the runner up. Do you all remember this card I did last week?

I made this with that new Heidi Swapp Color Magic paper. (For more info look at my post titled Totally Fabulous). Well, I decided that for a runner up prize I would send someone some sample sizes of this fun paper.  Kiki picked the second name and the winner is.... Carrie ~abusybee!
(Ok, I do have to brag a little. This card won the first Element challenge over at http://chatterscene-mom.blogspot.com/ . Thanks Chris! You all need to get in on this challenge, it's a lot of fun).

Now for the Grand prize winner of the $10 dollar gift card, (and some sample paper also)...

Congrats Colin! Shadow picked your name and proceeded to "play dead" in hopes of getting yet another treat.
Let's all give Colin and Carrie a nice round of applause...{{{clapping}}}! Email me at SNally1965(at)comcast(dot)net with your mailing addresses and I will have this out ASAP!

I do need to make a correction on something that was brought to my attention regarding my Pac-Man card. I posted that I thought Pac-Man was the Godfather of video games, but I was wrong. Bobby, I forgot all about Pong!! I stand corrected! ;)

Susan

Pac-man IS the man!

Well, I'm doing it again. I noticed two challenges this week, one that is looking for circles/squares ( at

http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/ ) and one that is looking for circles/dots ( at http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com ). So guess who is going to enter two challenges once again? I keep this up I might be able to enter three at once by summertime!

In creating this card I really wanted to think outside the box and make something to hopefully make you all laugh. Did it work? This card was so easy to make, as I'm sure you can tell. I used the cartridge George Basic Shapes for all of it.  Pac-man is a circle with a wedge cut in, Blinky the ghost is an oblong balloon image that I cut in half with zig zag scissors and I used the font on George to cut the letters L and I to form the lines. (It was the silhouette option). The sentiment is from the stamp set Playful Expressions from TCP Studio. Is that not the perfect sentiment? One little trick I did do was to add pop dots to only the right side of the ghost (and glued down the left side) so his little eyes would stay looking to the side. I did the same on Pac-Man in the upper left side so his eye would stay looking down. I just loved Pac-Man and if you ask me I would say he is the Godfather of video games!

SCORE!!

I want to also give a big shout out and thank you to my friend Sherrie at http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/ for passing along the Versatile Blog award to me. I will post more on this on my next post but I did want Sheerie to know it's much appreciated!

I'm off to do a few home decor projects which I'm planning on sharing with you all, but only if they turn out good. We will see! lol!

{{Hugs}}

Susan

Fabulous card

Hello friends! If you are still interested in getting in on the $10 Michael's gift card drawing make sure to check out my last post, a winner will be picked next Friday!

Today I am going to brag about my "Fabulous" card. You may think I'm being a bit pretentious calling it fabulous but the reason I'm saying that is because of the fabulous paper I used to make it. Before I get into that, here is a card I am going to enter into two challenges:

 http://chatterscene-mom.blogspot.com/  Challenge #1 Just Elements
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com   Challenge #209 Anything Goes

(I'm branching out and entering two challenges at one time..unheard of for me!)

Now, see that stripped paper? That is from the new line from Heidi Swapp called Color Magic. What I find so fabulous about it is that you can make the paper any color you want. I sprayed the paper with Tattered Angels then simply wiped it off. The stripes grabbed the color and the rest just wiped off. You can use any color source, ink, glitter mist, paint, and this is the effect. The pack comes with four different designs so you have many options! The rest of the card consist of flowers from CTMH, that I colored to match, a MS punch, eyelets, stick pin, that is also CTMH, and some sticker butterflies that I have had laying around for ever. The challenge by Chris asked that no Cricut cuts be used, just elements. Being in the toddler stages of papercrafting I wasn't really sure what elements meant but I assume it's what I used. If it is wrong I do hope someone will tell me so I don't blog around looking like a big fool. (ha ha ha..I know, too late for that!) ;)

The next time I go to my favorite scrapbook store, Archivers, I am going to pick up another pack of this so I can do a blog candy giveaway. It is such a neat product I would love to have one of my blog buds try it! So stay tuned!

 I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Susan

Awards,project,chat and favor

And maybe a little something for the old sweet tooth, if ya know what I mean. More on that later. What a week it has been! My son passed his drivers test and is now a proud car owner. He already is learning the pain of auto repairs as something went clink on his way home from a friends house. That clink is going to be a very expensive repair it sounds like. Let's not talk about car repairs though, there is no fun in that subject. I was able to get a little project done! I like making gift card holders but this is the first one I made like this.

The ever talented Cely at http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/ was the winner of my last blog candy, which was a Michaels gift card, and I made this lovely holder/thank you card to send it in. The pink flower is actually a felt one that was sent in some blog candy I won last year. Now you know that strip of sticky stuff they put on the back of gift cards? I reused that to stick the gift card to the paper so when you pull the ribbon the card will pull out too. Then when she pulls off the gift card she will see the little note I wrote her. Cute huh?

Now I want to thank two very special friends who were so kind to think of me when passing along two very fun blog awards. Lisa, at http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/ passed the Liebster award and Amy at http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/ passed me the Versatile blog award. Ladies, thank you very much for thinking of me and my blog. I would like to pass these on to anyone reading this post that would like to beautify their own blogs by adding them. Just right click on the picture of the award and save to your pictures. When you are ready go into the design blog feature, click add a gadget and go to where it says add a picture. It's that easy! However, with the Versatile award you are to share 7 things about yourself. So that being said, here I go.

1. I'm usually late. Ask anyone. I can't help it, I was born missing the "on time" gene.
2. My favorite CD that I can't live without is Alice in Chains unplugged.
3. I get mad watching the show "What would you do" because I don't understand why more people don't help others.
4. My husband is one of those that wouldn't help. (He feels it's not his business. I say, WHATEVER!)
5. Judge Judy is my idol. (Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining!!) lol!!
6. I love Art Deco!
7. I must have the new Art Deco cricut cartridge!!!

Ok, now that I shared if you post this award to your blog please come back and tell me so I can read 7 things about you too.

Thank you Lisa!

Thank you Amy!

Now I have a really BIG favor to ask. As many of you know my dear friend Laurie, (or Lulu) is the person who introduced me to this wonderful world of paper crafting and blogging. Her creativity is non-stop. However, this past year has involved some big changes in her life, and her blog and crafting had to take a back seat. I am happy to report that she is back in the front seat and a rear'in to go. Can you all please stop over by her blog and send some encouragement her way? I know you all will love her as much as I do! Her blog is http://www.craftingwithlu.blogspot.com/.  Now if you do head over, leave a comment and tell her I sent you I will enter you into a blog candy contest for a $10 gift card from Michaels! I will run this contest for one week and announce a winner on Friday, March 30th. Let's show her how fabulous we all are!

Now I am off to start visiting with you all, finally! Yay! Thanks for stoppin in!

Susan

Irish I could dance!

My favorite thing about St. Paddy's day is watching the beautiful Irish dancers. As you can see that was my inspiration for this card. Full discloser here, I used four different Cricut cartridges to make this tiny dancer. I'll go into all that a bit later. Have you ever wondered why the arms are held firmly to the sides of Irish dancers? The answer to this question is as mysterious as a leprechaun, nobody really knows for sure. However, there are some interesting stories as to why. One common theory dates back to when England occupied Ireland. Word is that the English outlawed dancing in Ireland so to avoid being seen dancing from a window or behind a bar they kept their arms firmly down. Another theory is that Queen Elizabeth I visited Ireland and requested dancers to perform for her. In an attempt to make sure they wouldn't raise their arms to the queen they held them firmly to their sides. Of course we have to add a theory inspired by the Catholic faith, we are after all talking about Ireland. In an attempt to make sure males and females wouldn't hold hands while dancing they were required to hold stones in their hands. I'm sure there are many other explanations but these three are my favorites. Whatever the reason, we are all very fortunate to be able to watch these talented lads and lassies! A few years back I went to Ireland for a wedding and let me tell you, Irish dancing IS NOT EASY no matter how easy the dancers make it look!

So here's my card. I've decided to enter it in a challenge over at http://www.creativecutterroom.com/ which is having a St. Patrick's day theme. I have my little dancer doing her jig in front of the Irish flag, complete with shamrocks.

Erin Go Braugh!





Cartridges Used:

Legs/Hands - Joys of the Season (Ballerina)

Head/Jacket- Rock Princess

Dress - Forever Young

Crown/Dress designs- Storybook

Large Shamrock - Designers Calendar

I did her curls/ eyes and shoes with colored pencils and chalk. I also added some gems/ stickles and liquid pearls. This card took some imagination but I just love the way it turned out. I would love to see a cartridge with this image on it someday! So there you have it!

Lastly, I wanted to thank everyone for all the sweet blogaversary comments last week. You all are just such fabulous friends! Just a quick note, my friend Lisa at http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ is celebrating her blogaversary also so if you haven't stopped over make sure you do! She is giving away an amazing blog candy package, check it out!

Happy blogaversary Lisa!

And I didn't forget about my blog candy winner! If you commented last week you were entered to win a $10 dollar gift card from Michaels. My hubby Patrick, or St. Patrick as he is known this week, picked number/comment 24.....Cely! Yay Cely, email your address to me and I'll get the gift card out, congrats girl! ;)

Thanks for stopping in!

Susan

SNally1965 (at)  Comcast (dot)  net

Blog year in review, MAJOR shout outs and candy

** Stop in, chances are high your blog is getting a shout out here!!

Today marks the one year blogaversary of Cricut and Grasshopper and to celebrate I'm going to give a lot of shout outs, and give one lucky friend some blog candy!

This fun package includes: Cricut "make you own" embossing kit, stamp, stickers, gems and much more!

One year ago today I decided to start a blog after months of encouragement from my friend Laurie, whom I often refer to as Teacher, which makes me Grasshopper. (For those young'uns here..this was a common phrase used in a old t.v. series called Kung Fu. It's star was David Carradine, better known to you young'uns as Bill from the movie Kill Bill- which may I add IS one of my favorite movies!) So... the first thing when I started my blog was to enter a card at a challenge over at http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/ . To my surprise I was chosen as a Top Five Designer! The thrill that gave me would only compare to if I won the Powerball, honestly, it was that good for me. But then it only got better, people actually visited my blog, and a few even started following! After that, I was hooked. Before long I won my first blog candy, did my first bloghop, participated in blog hops, was a featured guest designer, started doing my own giveaways, etc, etc.. But the thing that hooked me more than all of that was the wonderful people that are into the same interests that I am. I would like to dedicate my post today to all of you who take time out of your busy lives to stop in and leave me such encouragement and kindness. I have loved and appreciated ever single comment left and I hope I have been just as kind and encouraging to you in return. Now, how about some shout outs? The following lists contains all the people who have played a big part in the life of Cricut and Grasshopper, and myself.

Laurie (Teacher): Laurie left the very first comment. She is such a dear friend.

Barb at http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/. Barb was the first from the "outside" world to comment.

Jennie at http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/. Jennie was my first "outside" follower.

The gals at http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/ . My first challenge win. 

Mari at http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/ . My first link up party.

Kim at http://www.justwordz.ca/ . The first blog candy I won!

Jo at http://joboogie.typepad.com/ . The first blog hop involving Cricut and Grasshopper.

Cindy at http://www.cindysantics.blogspot.com/ . The first winner of my blog candy.

Chris at Chris - http://chatterscene-mom.blogspot.com/ . My custom blog designer, she rocks!

Next is a list of my blog candy winners in the last year:

Melissa -http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com//
Cindy - http://cindysantics.blogspot.com/
Christine -http://pickulblog.blogspot.com//
Chris - http://chatterscene-mom.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com
Cathy - http://happyscrapin1.blogspot.com/
Kimberli - http://kimberliscreations.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoyed your candy ladies! (I hope I didn't forget anyone).

This list is a shout out to all the people that made blogging so fun for me this last year. Thanks everyone!


Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
Audrey- http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com/
Kim - http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/
Cindy - http://cindysantics.blogspot.com/
Melissa -http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com  
Linda- http://cardsbylinda.blogspot.com/
Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Chris - http://chatterscene-mom.blogspot.com/
Cathy - http://happyscrapin1.blogspot.com/
Kimberli - http://kimberliscreations.blogspot.com/
Bobby - http://bitsandpiecesdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lulu - http://lillulu13.blogspot.com/
Colin - http://crimsoncricut.blogspot.com/
Cely - http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/
Jackie - http://inspired-by-scrapping.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com/
Angie - http://crazyscraplady-angelpie.blogspot.com/
Tracy - http://owlbecraftin.blogspot.com/
Pendra - http://pendrasplace.blogspot.com/
Terri - http://twopinkpeas.blogspot.com/
Sandy - http://papertransformer.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/
Rinne - http://rinnesbliss.blogspot.com/
Judy - http://scrappinana.blogspot.com/
Sherrie - http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Ms. V. - http://melovebonoandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://www.thebuzybug.com/
Becka - http://creationswithbecka.blogspot.com/
Anna Bee- http://annabeedesigns.blogspot.com/
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Mich - http://scrapbookingsos.blogspot.com/
Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/ .
Kristen - http://sierrababy08.blogspot.com/
Faye - http://fayescrafticorner.blogspot.com/
Trish - http://trishandtreasure.blogspot.com/
Rexanne - http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://bountifulblessings2u.blogspot.com/
Rebecca - http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/
Katie - http://katieoscreations.blogspot.com/

You are all rockstars in my book and I'm very thankful to have you in my blogging family! Big family hugs now {{{{HUGS}}}}!

If your name is listed, or you have been a follower this last year, and you leave a comment you will be entered to win a $10 Michael's gift card one week from today, which so happens to be the Blogaversary of my dear friend Lisa at  http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ !  If you're a new follower, let me know and I will add your name to the drawing then follow you right back!

Now for the blog candy pictured above. The winner of my RAK/Blogaversary candy as chosen by Ms. Kiki is......

Kim - http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com/

Congrats Kim! Email me your address at SNally1965"at"comcast"dot"net and I'll get this to you lickety split! OMG this is a long post! I hope I didn't forget anyone in my shout outs. If I did you have my full permission to shout AT me and there will be no hard feelings on my end. Many thanks to you all for the fun this past year and I'm looking forward to what this next year will bring!

Susan

CCC card and some news!

I have a card done for the Christmas card challenge and if blogger cooperates I might even meet the deadline to enter it. I told myself I would do my best to keep up with this challenge, which is one card a week, and by the time December rolls around I will have 52 Christmas cards ready to go. Now, I'm not perfect so I did slack off a few weeks and then a few times I did get a card done but missed the deadline. I'll put a picture up towards the end of my post to prove this statement! As it stands now I have 9 cards done and for me that is nothing short of a miracle. This week the gals at http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com/ inspired us to incorporate music into our cards. Here's mine:

My first time using eye-lets!

I have been wanting to use this paper for a while now. There is some paper that is just to pretty to cover up so I decided to add something to bring out the beauty of the paper.

 Here are the pictures of the two cards I made that didn't meet the deadline.

This was a sketch challenge

This was the flourish challenge

On a final note, this Tuesday marks my one year Blogaversary. A year already, wow, time went much too fast. My beautiful assistant, Ms. Kiki, will be picking a winner for my blogcandy. What is it you ask? Stop in Tuesday and find out! Have a great weekend everyone!

Susan

Cupcakes rock!

It's been awhile since I entered a challenge but I just loved this card I made. I saw the challenge at http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/ this week was to make a b-day card with bling. As it turns out I did make one for my friend Sarah, who is having a b-day on March 3rd. So I thought why not.



Sarah is the sweetest person, Happy B-Day to her!
The inside of the card has a little pouch that I put a gift card in for her

A simple but fun card, with a touch of bling. The stamp was from CTMH, the cupcake from Rock Princess. I have a very unhealthy love affair with cupcakes. I've never met one that I didn't fall madly in love with!

Thanks for stopping in!

Susan